Monthly Archives: February 2013

Every year, at about this time, I have my entire summer planned. Yes, you read that right. Every February, I have usually planned out all 3 months of summer vacation, including payment for all summer camps and reservations for vacation … Continue reading →

Every time I’m home for a few days, I engage in what Jeremy’s mom and I call “overcompensation.” I feel enormous pressure to be the most fun mom and the best spouse ever. In my 4 days home, I kept … Continue reading →

When Sam was 7, he had done 10 productions at Desert Stages Theatre, and decided to audition at another local theatre called Greasepaint. They were auditioning for a production of Snoopy and needed a young Woodstock. During the auditions, the … Continue reading →

When Sam got the part in the Addams Family, I spoke to Jeremy’s grandmother who is doing most of the guardian duties for Jeremy. She is a 72 year old wonderful woman named Sandy, who is a rabbi’s wife and … Continue reading →

In the Addams Family Musical, Wednesday tells her family she just wants them to act normal at dinner with her new boyfriend, Lucas’ parents. Grandma Addams raises her hand and says: “Wednesday? Define normal.” I have been thinking a lot … Continue reading →

Ever since I was young, I always related everything in my life to a scene from a movie I had seen. Camp reminded me of scenes from Meatballs, I would always quote Animal House at college parties, and I would … Continue reading →

Carlotta was an au pair for one year prior to coming to us. She was with a family on Long Island, NY that had four children under the age of 8 (including 2 year old twins). They were severely hit … Continue reading →